Sour Apple Martini

This refreshing sour apple martini blends the crisp fruit flavors of a tart green apple with a hint of orange from the Cointreau. Served in a chilled martini glass then garnished with a thin slice of granny smith apple. A timeless classic with a modern twist will leave you puckering up for another! This post is meant for an audience 21 and over.

 

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If apple martinis are not on your cocktail list this summer, this is your invitation to add them! Pucker up with the sweet and sour mix of apple juice and sour apple schnapps. With the color of granny smith apples, this appletini cocktail is bright, refreshing, and perfect for summer.

If you enjoy a cocktail when the sun is out, try my Hennessy Sidecar, Classic Margarita, Paloma Cocktail, Jamaican Rum Punch, Fruity Martini, or Jamaican Guinness Punch recipes.

Apple Martini Recipe Ingredients

• Vodka - Just use a regular unflavored vodka for this recipe.
• Sour apple schnapps - I've used DeKuyper sour apple pucker.
• Apple juice - Try to make sure you're using 100% apple juice, and not an apple juice cocktail. Those usually contain other fruit flavors.
• Orange liqueur - For this recipe I used the orange liqueur Cointreau. However, you can use whatever triple sec you have on hand.
• Green apple slices for garnish - A granny Smith apple will be great for this. The green apple slice tells you that this recipe is going to be tart, rather than overly sweet.
• Ice cubes - These are only used in the cocktail shaker, and are not to be served with the drink.

Tools needed for this recipe

• Cocktail Shaker
• Martini Glass

How To Make A Sour Apple Martini

Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.

Pour in the vodka, sour apple schnapps, apple juice, and orange liqueur.

Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds, or until the outside of the shaker becomes frosty and cold.

Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.

Garnish with a slice or two of fresh apple. Serve immediately.

Apple Martini Recipe Variations

• Apple Cider Martini - Perfect for fall! Swap out the apple juice for your favorite apple cider.
• Caramel Apple Martini - Line the rim of your martini glass in caramel, and use a caramel flavored vodka.
• Spiced Apple Martini - Garnish with a cinnamon stick, or use a spiced apple liqueur in place of the orange liqueur.

How to keep your martini chilled

For a chilled cocktail glass you can either let it sit in the refrigerator or freezer for a few hours. Or if you're making an apple martini on the fly, simply add a couple of ice cubes to the glass while you prepare the drink. Dump out the ice cubes before adding the cocktail.

Keeping most of your ingredients chilled in the refrigerator will keep your martini cool, longer. While it isn't necessary to keep the ingredients in the fridge, if you know your drink doesn't contain ice, it might be a good idea to chill them beforehand.

Delicious Food To Serve With Apple Martinis

Having a party and serving drinks? Enjoy some delicious snacks to go along with your martini!

Meatballs - Lamb Meatballs with Herb Yogurt Sauce or Sweet & Spicy Party Meatballs.

Wings - Honey Garlic Chicken Wings, Garlic Parmesan Wings, and Cauliflower Wings (3 Flavors).

Nuts & Seeds - Southern Boiled Peanuts (3 Different Flavors) or Crispy Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds.

Air Fryer Snacks - Air Fryer Pretzel Bites, Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, Air Fryer Plantains, Air Fryer Fried Pickles & Air Fryer Fried Mushrooms.

Expert Tips

These tips will help you make the best Sour Apple Martini recipe you’ve ever tried. 

• If you don’t have a shaker, you can simply combine all of the ingredients in a glass filled with ice and stir until well combined.
• This cocktail is best served immediately, but it can also be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, add the ice and stir well.
• Don’t add the ice cubes until you are ready to serve; otherwise, you risk them melting and diluting the cocktail.
• Serving more people, no problem. Increase the recipe and prepare in a large jug rather than a cocktail shaker.

Notes

• Before beginning, ensure the ingredients are thoroughly mixed in a cocktail shaker with ice. This not only chills the drink but allows its flavors to mingle into one delicious cocktail.

Looking for more cocktail recipes? Try these out:

• Irish Coffee
• Paloma
• Classic Margarita Recipe
• Hennessy Sidecar Recipe

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